19-time Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and 12-time champions Tusker are set to turn all their attention to crucial assignments in the CAF Confederation Cup that takes place this weekend on Sunday November 28.Despite both teams having their momentum paused after the 2021/2022 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) was suspended for two weeks by the government appointed caretaker committee, there is no room to rest for the duo bearing they are in the last stage of qualification to the prestigious group stages that attract lots of cash prize rewards.The boys played another friendly match against Ruiru Hot Stars this afternoon, winning 3-1.⚽️⚽️ Macharia⚽️ Ibrahim #KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/tXNE4yn8ty— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) November 20, 2021 Heading into the first leg matches, Robert Matano leads his tusker side against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien where they will seek to get the edge as they start the two legged tie having home advantage with the match set to be played at Nyayo National Stadium.The Brewers were handed a lifeline in the Confederation Cup after they dropped from the CAF Champions League where they were eliminated from the first preliminary round after being thrashed 5-0 on aggregate by Egyptian giants Zamalek.Gor Mahia midfielder doubtful for Otôho d’Oyo clashGor Mahia on the other hand travel to Brazzaville, Congo where they are set to take on Otoho d’Oyo in the first match before they jet back home for the return leg. Head coach Mark Harrison revealed the team’s ambition of trying to get a good result away before coming back to get the job done on home soil and taking the side back to the group stage for the first time since 2018.“Our focus and priority is just on the game in Congo. I am looking forward to the first leg and I am hoping we can get something there, a good result, and hopefully come and finish the job here at home,” the head coach said.🟢 | ANNOUCEMENT It’s official… we take on AS Otoho d’Oyo of Congo in CAF Confed knock out stage; first leg set for November 28 ( away ). #Sirkal | #Betsafe | #TotalEnergiesCAFCC pic.twitter.com/YkbkvuYiY8— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) October 26, 2021 Both matches take place on Sunday 28 November.
